Tie Kui Extra Story (15)

After the beginning of spring, Tie Kui went to school. The master of the school is an old scholar who opened this private school because he failed to pass the imperial examination when he was over 30 years old.

Farm children can't afford to study, not only because they need to study, but also because they need money for pens, inks, papers and inkstones. Like the private school that Tie Kui entered, he paid six taels of silver after a semester.

Hearing that Tie Kui was about to go home, Tie Hu scolded angrily: "Aren't you fooling around? If you are going to study, study hard. Don't worry about the money, Dad can afford it." Except for the thirty-five taels of gold In addition, there are more than thirty taels of silver. Now that he has land, he no longer needs to buy food, and the money he earns from hunting is enough to support Tie Kui.

Tie Kui said: "My home is less than a quarter of an hour away from the town, so I won't be late."

"With this time, it is better to study more."

Tie Kui shook his head and said, "You can still study at home. Father, even if I live at home, I won't delay my homework."

Tie Hu couldn't convince Tie Kui, so he had to leave it to him.

Tie Kui not only went home to live, but also brought food to school to eat. In this way, Chunxiang gets up and cooks before dawn. Fortunately, there is a stove at the husband's place, which can heat up the food when it is cold.

The teachers all prefer students who are good at learning. Although Tie Kui has restrained himself, he has a good foundation. If you study casually, you will surpass other students.

This day, Tie Kui went home early. Put down the book and go to the field. Sure enough, as soon as they arrived in the field, they saw Chunxiang and Chunni busy.

"Why did you come back so early today?" At first, Tie Kui went to the school, and when he came back, the father and daughter disagreed. However, the father and daughter were still persuaded by Tie Kui.

Tie Kui said: "Mr. is not feeling well, so he gave us two days off." It is inevitable for people to eat five grains and get sick. In the private school, there is only one gentleman, an old scholar, who can only take a vacation when he is sick.

After saying this, Tie Kui asked, "Where's Dad? Did you go to the fields?" Tie Kui went to study, and Chunxiang and Chunni were girls. No matter how capable Tiehu is alone, it is impossible to plant ten acres of land. Therefore, when the spring is busy, I invite someone. When it's time to collect the grain, you have to invite people.

Chun Ni shook her head and said, "No, I went hunting with Father Li."

Humming, Tie Kui said, "Didn't Uncle Li say that the mountains are too dangerous and he doesn't want to go hunting again?"

Chun Ni smiled and said, "Uncle told Auntie to go hunting with Dad, don't worry." In fact, not only Aunt Li was relieved, but the sisters were also relieved.

The Li family and the Tie family both have houses and land.

It's good for the two to hunt together and make money evenly. This method did not work before because Tiehu had to rely on hunting to support his family. Now I don’t have to worry about making a living, earn less, and put safety first.

In the evening, Father Li and Tie Hu came back carrying a wild boar weighing more than two hundred catties. The two of them didn't stop, they carried it directly to the town and sold it. They didn't come back until midnight.

The next day, Tie Kui asked Tie Hu: "Daddy, why did Uncle Li go hunting with you?" Things are weird.

Tie Hu said: "Your daughter-in-law is pregnant again, and your uncle and aunt want to save more money for their grandson." For the sake of his children and grandchildren, Uncle Li went back to work.

After hearing this, Tie Kui said: "Father, it's not that the noble son and daughter-in-law are jealous of our house and land, and then encourage uncle to go hunting with you to get a share of the pie."

"You child, how can you say such a thing. Don't you know how your uncle and aunt treat us?" Tie Kui is good at everything, but sometimes he always thinks of people too badly.

Tie Kui said: "Uncle and aunt are very kind to us, but Li Gui and his wife may not be so." After a few contacts, I found that Li Gui's wife is a person who does not suffer at all. And Li Gui is the one who listens to his wife the most.

Tie Hu explained: "The Li family is going to have a baby again, and your uncle's family land is not much, so you want to earn some money to supplement the family."

"Father, I have no objection to Uncle Li hunting with you. But if Uncle Li can't bear it, you must not agree to your son's offer to hunt with you." Although Uncle Li is a bit older, he has rich hunting experience. He followed Tiehu to hunt with little effort, but he would never hold back. But Li Gui went down the mountain seven years ago, and never went up the mountain again. Moreover, he has never seriously learned how to hunt, so taking him with him is completely a burden.

Tie Hu smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Not long after breakfast the next day, Aunt Li brought Matchmaker Chen over.

Tiehu hurriedly asked Chunni to make tea, and then greeted her with some seasonal fruits and peanuts.

Matchmaker Chen said with a smile on her face, "Shao Yong's daughter-in-law in Dazhang Village wants to marry Chunxiang for the second child in the family, so she specially entrusted me to marry her."

Dazhang Village is only half a quarter of an hour away from the town, and because it is close to the town, many people will go to the town to do business, even if they are not doing business, they will pick fruits and vegetables to sell. Therefore, the villagers of Dazhang Village live a relatively well-off life.

At that moment, Matchmaker Chen also told about the Shao family's situation. Shao Yong's family has 16 mu of land and 8 mu of dry land. The Shao family has three sons and two daughters. The eldest son is married and the two daughters are married. Now only the second son and the youngest son are left: "Shao Yong is a carpenter, and the eldest son also works with him. Shao Yong's wife has always been a carpenter. They grow vegetables and sell them in the town. The second son works as an errand in the pharmacy in the county town, earning two taels of silver a month, and the youngest son is now studying in the town." This time Chunxiang was told about Shao Lili, who works as an errand in the pharmacy.

Tie Kui asked: "What kind of job does the second son of the Shao family do in the pharmacy? Is he studying medicine with a doctor, or is he a clerk in the pharmacy?" There is an essential difference between the two.

Matchmaker Chen didn't expect Tie Kui to ask so carefully, but her reputation wasn't something she boasted, but accumulated over the years: "I helped greet customers in the pharmacy."

Tie Hu asked: "How is this child's character?"

Matchmaker Chen said with a smile: "If the character is bad, I wouldn't dare to come and talk about this relationship. Shao's Erlang's character and appearance are all first-class. But this child has high vision, so tell him in the past two years There are quite a few kisses, but he didn't like any of them in a daze, making his mother so anxious."

Tie Hu said: "Then why did the Shao family come to propose marriage?" If Erlang of the Shao family disagreed, wouldn't it be a waste of time.

Matchmaker Chen smiled and said, "Chunxiang is beautiful and capable. Shao Yong's family has long been interested in her, but she didn't dare to come to propose marriage because she was afraid that the child would disagree. It's also a coincidence. Last time he came home on vacation, he helped his mother pick up the vegetables. Go to the town to sell. Qiao Chunxiang also went that time, so the child fell in love with Chunxiang at a glance. So, this fate is destined." What Shao Yong's wife fell in love with Chunxiang in the early days, it was actually Shao Yong's daughter-in-law. Lili himself fell in love with Chunxiang, and then told his mother.

Shao's mother asked someone to inquire, knowing that Chunxiang was dignified and capable, and then Tie's family had a house and Tian Tiekui went to the town to study and her family was very good, so she agreed.

Tie Hu was also very moved when he heard that, but marriage is about a lifetime, so we can't just listen to the matchmaker's one-sided words: "Let us think about this matter, and we will reply to you in two days."

Those who value their daughters will generally inquire about the man's situation by themselves, and then give an answer. Matchmaker Chen said with a smile: "Marriage is a lifetime thing after all, so I'll come back in two days." She is sure that this marriage will come true.

When going out, Tiehu gave Matchmaker Chen a red envelope. This is the rule, and the matchmaker has to work hard for running around. Otherwise, they are so painstakingly trying to figure out something, isn't it just for the matchmaking money.

Tiehu's family had just moved down the mountain, and the people in the village had just gotten to know each other. People from other villages don't understand it at all. So Tiehu entrusted Dashuan's daughter-in-law to help inquire about this matter.

Tie Kui said: "Father, a classmate of mine invited me to visit his house two days ago, and I agreed." One of his classmates is from Dazhang Village, and they have a good relationship. To be exact, he has a very good relationship with all his classmates. It's not because you study well that your eyes are higher than the top. This time, I used the name of going to my classmate's house to find out about the Shao family's situation. It would be even better if I could meet Shao Er.

Shao Er didn't see it, but the situation of the Shao family was indeed good as the matchmaker said.

Tie Kui said: "Father, this Shao Er has a very good reputation in Dazhang Village. However, Shao's mother and the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shao family are very shrewd. The eldest sister is afraid that she will be angry if she marries into the Shao family."

"Don't be afraid to be smart, as long as you are reasonable." After finishing speaking, Tie Hu sighed and said, "Kuizi, we pick people, but they also pick us. This person is a good choice. Choose a good day and let him come. When the time comes, it will be like the matchmaker said." Let's settle it!" Jin's divorce had already affected Chunxiang's marriage. In addition, many people believe that daughters follow their mothers. The Jin family always likes to use things from her husband's family to supplement her mother's family. People are also worried that Chunxiang and Chunni will always support her mother's family.

It's also fortunate that the Tie family now has fields and houses, and Tiehu is good at hunting. Otherwise, Shao's mother would definitely not agree to this marriage.

When Tie Kui heard this, he didn't say anything more.

When the matchmaker got the promise, she went to Shao's house to announce the good news. After the two families talked for a while, Matchmaker Chen brought Shao's mother and Shao Lili over.

Shao Lili's appearance is very ordinary, and he can't be found in the crowd. It has nothing to do with the good looks that the matchmaker said. But people are clever and will come to things very well. This is also normal, if you are not smart, you will not be able to do the errands of greeting guests.

Tiehu asked Shao Lili some questions and got satisfactory answers.

Matchmaker Chen also kept saying good things by the side.

Seeing Tie Hu's expression, Tie Kui knew his attitude, and immediately asked: "After all, this errand in the drug store is not a long-term solution. I wonder what the second brother Shao has in mind in the future?" It is something to be proud of to do errands and earn two taels of silver every month. Unfortunately, Tie Kui was not included in these people.

Mother Shao was a little displeased when she heard this. Hearing this tone, it seemed that he looked down upon his son as a buddy. In these ten miles and eight villages, there are a few who can earn two taels of silver a month.

Before coming here, the matchmaker told Shao Lili that Tie Kui had the right to speak at home. If he can't satisfy Tie Kui, even if Tie Hu and Chun Xiang are in love with him, it's useless.

Shao Lili said: "In the past two years, I have also been learning how to identify medicinal materials and how to process medicinal materials. In the future, I may grow medicinal materials by myself, or collect herbs and process them myself." He also knows that this job cannot be done all the time, so Also thinking of a way out.

When Tie Kui asked this, he mainly wanted to see if Shao Lili had any plans for the future. If he took one step at a time, he would definitely not agree to this marriage. Fortunately, Shao Lili's performance made him very satisfied.

Tie Kui nodded and said, "Since Second Brother Shao is working in a pharmacy, he should know that a woman getting married and having a child too early will do great harm to her body."

Hearing this, Mother Shao's expression immediately darkened. What do you mean by that? As the rumors said, the Tie family planned to keep Chunxiang until she was twenty.

Shao Lili's thinking was completely different from that of Shao's mother. He was very surprised that Tie Kui could understand this at such a young age: "Yes. The doctor in our pharmacy said that women who give birth too early can easily lead to dystocia."

Tie Kui hummed and said nothing.

Shao's mother took Shao Lili back home without leaving lunch on the pretext that there was still something to do at home.

Tie Hu was not blind either. Looking at Shao's mother, he knew that this marriage might fail: "You child, what do you mean by a woman who gets married too early and hurts her body? Every girl in this village will marry at the age of sixteen or seventeen. Human."

Tie Kui said with a smile: "Father, we don't care about the other family. The elder sister must be at least sixteen years old to get married. Father, I'm not talking nonsense. A girl's body is not fully grown at fifteen or sixteen. It's really dangerous to have a child." .”

According to his idea, at least Chunxiang had to wait until she was seventeen before getting married. But he also knew that if he really kept Chunxiang until the age of seventeen or eighteen, he might scare away the family who came to say goodbye.

As soon as Shao's mother went out, she said to Shao Lili: "Second brother, forget about this marriage." According to Shao's mother's thinking, the Tie family should be flattered when they came to propose marriage. As a result, it was not the case at all. Not only was his attitude cold, but he also imposed such harsh conditions.

Shao Lili knew what Shao's mother was thinking, but he was very satisfied with this marriage. Especially Tie Kui, who thinks long term at such a young age. This brother-in-law will definitely be promising in the future.

The son couldn't help her mother, even if Shao's mother was not satisfied, but she couldn't resist Shao Lili and finally asked Chen Matchmaker to come to propose marriage.

When getting engaged, the Shao family will present the betrothal gift.

Tie Kui felt that the dowry gift from the Shao family was too shabby, so he directly asked the Shao family to add eight taels of silver to the dowry gift, otherwise the marriage would be dropped. Tie Kui said to Matchmaker Chen, "We don't want a single dowry gift, and it will be given to the eldest sister as a dowry." The problem is that since the money is used as a dowry gift, even if the dowry goes back, it will belong to Chunxiang's private property.

Given the Shao family's financial strength, the dowry is indeed a bit small. As a middleman, Matchmaker Chen couldn't tell which side was wrong: "OK, I'll go talk to the Shao family right now."

When Shao Lili heard her mother say that the lions of the Tie family opened their mouths to ask for a large amount of dowry to sell their daughter, he didn't believe it at all. If the Tie family were really lions selling their daughters, Chunxiang would not wear such fine clothes and silver jewelry.

When he found out that the total dowry gift sent only cost two taels of silver, Shao Lili's face was extremely gloomy: "The dowry gift for my sister-in-law is more than ten taels. When I marry a daughter-in-law, the dowry gift is only two taels?" Every month, I will take half of my wages home. Since I went out to work when I was ten years old, I have taken at least forty taels of silver back. As a result, the dowry for his future wife was only two taels.

It was also this incident that made Shao Li vigilant. I didn't tell my family about the wage increase.